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ODP membership heavily concentrated in five major central government departments.
Conclusion
The ODP’s focus is on its 290,000 members in the Civil Service. These members work within central government organisations or arm-length bodies within those organisations. Around 80% of ODP members work in just five government departments: the Ministry of Justice, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Home Office, HM Revenue and Customs and the Ministry of Defence.20
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
48th Report - Smarter delivery of public services
22 Oct 2025
HC 889
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.9 yr
Report published
22 Oct 2025